Program Options

1) Program Admission Requirements

mature student status (be at least 19 years old by the first day of classes)

completion of the ABE or GED program

Admission Advice

1. You should make sure that you meet the prerequisites for the Arts and/or Science courses in the program.

2. If you are planning to enrol in a first-semester English or Communications course or certain Biology, Economics, or Philosophy courses you must take the Langara English Test (LET) or BC Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) before registration. However, if you have at least 80% in BC English 12, BC English Literature 12, or English First Peoples 12 (or equivalent) you are not required to write the LET or LPI.

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy Langara's institution admission requirements as listed below.

English Language Requirements

Summary

Students planning to enrol in first year English or Communications course or certain Biology, Economics, or Philosophy courses must take a Langara English Test or BC Language Proficiency Index test prior to the semester. Students who have at least 80% in English 12 or English Literature 12 are not required to write a test.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

A. English Language Proficiency - You must possess a level of English proficiency sufficient to support studies at Langara College.

B. Language Requirement - If planning to enrol in a first-semester English or Communications courses or certain Biology, Economics or Philosophy courses you must normally take the Langara English Test (LET) or BC Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test before the semester you want to register. Students who have at least at 80% average in BC English 12 or BC English Literature 12 (or equivalent) are exempt from this requirement.

Out-of-Province

Footnote: The academic requirements can be met in one of the following ways:

successful completion of a BC Grade 12 or equivalent;

successful completion of an Adult Basic Education (ABE) or General Educational Development (GED) program;

be at least 19 years old by the first day of your classes.

BC Transfer Student

On request, up to 60% of Langara College
diploma, certificate, and associate degree program requirements may be
transferred from another recognized post-secondary institution. These
credits must normally be completed within the first 60% of your program.

To request transfer credit, you must submit a Transfer
Credit Request Form (available from the Registrar's Office or on
Langara's website), an official transcript from the transferring
institution, and the appropriate fees.

The deadline for transfer credit to meet
program prerequisites* is two months before the semester begins; the
deadline for transfer credit to meet graduation
requirements is the end of February each year.

Footnote (*): You may also go to the appropriate department for a "pre-requisite override" to meet the prerequisite requirements for your desired program.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

On request, up to 60% of Langara College
diploma, certificate, and associate degree program requirements may be
transferred from another recognized post-secondary institution. These
credits must normally be completed within the first 60% of your program.

To request transfer credit, you must submit a Transfer
Credit Request Form (available from the Registrar's Office or on
Langara's website), an official transcript from the transferring
institution, and the appropriate fees.

The deadline for transfer credit to meet
program prerequisites* is two months before the semester begins; the
deadline for transfer credit to meet graduation
requirements is the end of February each year.

Footnote (*): You may also go to the appropriate department for a
"pre-requisite override" to meet the prerequisite requirements for your
desired program.

Mature Student

If you are at least 19 years old by the first day of your classes you are considered a mature student. This status enables you to meet Langara's academic admission requirements. In addition, you must also meet the college's Language Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The specific admission requirements for Langara's programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

International Student

For complete details on International Student Admission please check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Conditional Admission

Students currently in Grade 12 who are missing only one course for Grade 12 graduation may appeal for admission to Langara. To be considered for conditional admission, you must:

be currently enrolled in the missing course, maintaining at least a 60% average;

complete and submit an "Application for Admission form" and an "Appeal for Admission and Re-admission form", both available from the Registrar's Office;

submit the BC secondary school transcript (either paper or electronic).

Secondary/Post-Secondary Concurrent Studies

BC Secondary students entering or currently in Grade 12 who have demonstrated academic excellence may apply for limited admission to university transfer or open career courses while attending secondary school.

Enrolment is limited to three credits each semester. Admission is approved on a semester by semester basis until you have met Grade 12 graduation requirements or turn 19 years old.

To apply under this category you must submit:

an application for admission, co-signed by a parent or legal guardian;

a letter of support from your secondary school principal;

an official transcript of your Grade 11 year; and

a copy of any interim transcripts of your Grade 12 year (if available).

Appeals for admission and re-admission are accepted at the Registrar's Office up to one week before the first day of classes.

Final Note: Successful registration also depends on you having the required prerequisites for your intended courses or program.